JOB CORPS Building Construction Technology trade student Malcolm Hill enjoys being janitorial supervisor at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. General Manager, Debbie Griesinger, said she was impressed with Malcolm's demeanor, flexibility, commitment and leadership and...
Archive for "Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center"
Whitney Young Job Corps students and staff supports National Denim Day
National Denim Day, April 24, provided students and staff with a platform to call attention to and take a stand against sexual assault. Students and staff wore denims and white or teal to show solidarity of supporting victims of sexual offenses. In addition students...
NIKE Representative Visits WMYJCC
At the Whitney Young Job Corps Center, Brandon Savage, talent acquisition specialist with NIKE gave a powerful presentation to students about the importance of branding one's self and the history of NIKE's successful marketing campaign. Students were informed that...
Whitney Young Job Corps adopts Simpsonville Park
Whitney Young Job Corps Y2Y student ambassadors and Parks and Recreational Director Chris Truelock are excited about a new partnership to benefit the community - WMYJCC adopts Simpsonville Park. During the spring, summer and fall months, students will volunteer once a...
CMA and CNA Gratuate Obtains a Medical Coat
Whitney Young Job Corps health career training student, Jaewon Smoot, completes two technical trades Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Nurse Assistant. Mr. Smoot has also earn his Patient Care Technician (PCT) which the health industry is seeking to work in...
CMA Students Hosted a Health Fair at Whitney Young Job Corps
The Clinical Medical Assistant students gained valuable experience as they hosted a successful health fair for staff and students. Over 50 people, even guests from the CRC meeting, stopped by to have their vitals checked such as blood pressure, Cholesterol, BMI and...
BCT Grad earns an Exceptional Opportunity
Whitney Young Job Corps Building Construction Technology grad receives various credentials and employment opportunity to show his worth. Billy Bryant, 22, from Williamsburg, KY needed to make a change in his life and gain stability. At 17, he began staying with...
Welding student joins the Iron Workers Union Local 397
Whitney Young Job Corps welding graduate Jacques Jones is excited to be a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 397 in Tampa, FL. Before coming to Job Corps, he worked at Rooms to Go a furniture warehouse. After talking with his stepdad he decided to look into job...
Y2Y Ambassadors Lobbys for Anti-Bullying Bill
Y2Y (Youth to Youth) Ambassadors from the Whitney Young Job Corps Center operated by Horizon Youth Services headed to Frankfort, KY to meet with Senator Whitney Westerfield. The Y2Y student ambassadors lobbied for an anti-bullying bill name Alex Law. Senator...
Whitney Young SGA visits Capitol
Whitney Young Job Corps Center operated by Horizons Youth Services participated in the national Job Shadowing program. SGA - Student Gov't Association students met with Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton and State Senator Paul Hornback. Students asked great questions and...
Whitney Young Job Corps Host Women in Construction
Whitney Young Job Corps Operated by Horizon Youth Service held a Women in Construction training session on Thursday, January 10. Hope Harp, Career Connection Specialist / Instructor with Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters was the guest speaker to...
Whitney Young Construction Trades Obtains Safety Training
Whitney Young Job Corps construction students received a special safety training course offered by 3M - Minnesota, Mining and Manufacturing. Approximately 60 students were trained on how to use various safety equipment and how to carry tools in the air using a special...
Whitney Young Pharmacy grad heads to Advance Training
Whitney Young Job Corps operated by Horizon Youth Services is excited to see Pharmacy tech grad, Casey Speck, jump start his career by enrolling for advance training. Casey, 21 years of age is a solid student who began on April 30, 2018 and has been accepted to TCU/...
Whitney Young partners with American Red Cross
Whitney Young Job Corps operated by Horizon Youth Services is proud to be partners with the American Red Cross to help save lives. On January 22, over 56 students registered to participate in the quarterly blood drive. For some students it was their second time giving...
Whitney Young and Elected Officials Support the Mission of MKL
Whitney Young Job Corps operated by Horizon Youth Services is glad to see the SGA (Student Government Association) and Y2Y (Youth to Youth) female students attending the National Council of Negro Women Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast Celebration. The young ladies...
Whitney Young welding grad joins the US Army
Whitney Young Job Corps operated by Horizon Youth Services - Justin Miller completed welding trade and has a new journey ahead of him with the US Army. Sergeant George Robinson with the US Army spoke to the student body to highlight Justin's success as he enlisted in...
Whitney Young Brick Completer Achieves a promising Career
Whitney Young Job Corps operated under Horizons Youth Services trained Brick student, Darius Cryer, age 20, to become a top choice for a promising career. Gray Construction located in Lexington, KY was looking for construction talent that could grow into management in...
Welding Completer Seeks Higher Education
Whitney Young Job Corps welding graduate, Randy Jones, is a hard worker, but lacked the education he needed to secure solid employment. Prior to attending Whitney Young Job Corps Randy went to Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY where he enjoyed US History,...
Whitney Young Job Corps Cement graduate starts career with Labor Union
Whitney Young Job Corps cement graduate Christopher DeBerry, 20, has taken the skills and technical training he obtained to land a solid position with the Labor Union. DeBerry started at Whitney Young in March of 2018 and within 7 months completed his high school...
Whitney Young Welding grad joins the US Army
Whitney Young Job Corps Welding graduate Tushawn Davis, age 19, is now enrolled in the US Army. After completing boot camp, he will be assigned to the auto pilot division flying US drones due to his high test scores. Davis who was born in the United States returned to...